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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

Capital Markets: Structured Products

Global Guide 2026 : USA

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Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

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Capital Markets: Structured Products - USA

Band 2

What the Team is Known For
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP stands out for its ability to advise clients on the issuance of notes linked to underlying assets, such as equity baskets, including in the form of ETFs. The firm also has particular expertise in proprietary indices and further capabilities include repackaging financial instruments into structured notes. The firm's strong cross-border strength enables the team to handle multijurisdictional transactions.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP served as counsel to the Alternative Reference Rates Committee in its transition from LIBOR to SOFR.

Strengths

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  • Cadwalader has highly knowledgeable personnel with an acute understanding of the regulatory environment.

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  • The team are subject matter experts in complex structured transactions.

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  • The team provides outstanding technical knowledge and negotiation capabilities.

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  • The Cadwalader team handle incredibly complex and sophisticated matters for us and are always able to navigate these issues deftly.

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  • Cadwalader stands out for its level of client service and solution-oriented approach.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Brian Foster
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    Brian Foster

    With notable experience in the financial sector, Brian Foster garners praise for his ability to assist banks on their structured notes offerings.

    • Brian is the best fund financing lawyer on Wall Street.

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    • He is one of the most experienced partners in the industry who understands the market and his clients.

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    • Brian Foster is a highly accomplished and articulate subject matter expert.

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